Find out how popular the last name Deriggi is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Deriggi.

Deriggi, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Deriggi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Deriggi in America

Deriggi is the 63698th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Deriggi surname appeared 313 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Deriggi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Deriggi to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Deriggi

The surname DERIGGI is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval era. It is believed to have originated from the northern regions of Italy, particularly in the Veneto and Lombardy areas.

One theory suggests that DERIGGI is derived from the Italian word "riggio," meaning "curly" or "wavy," which could have been a descriptive nickname for someone with curly hair. Another possibility is that it originated from an occupational surname related to the Italian word "rigare," meaning "to draw lines" or "to scratch," potentially referring to an ancestor's profession as a scribe or engraver.

In the 14th century, records show the variant spelling "De Riggi" appearing in documents from the city of Venice, indicating the presence of families bearing this surname in the region during that time period. Some historical documents from the 15th century also mention individuals with the surname DERIGGI residing in the nearby city of Padua.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with this surname was Giovanni DERIGGI, a merchant from Verona who lived in the late 15th century. Another notable figure was Pietro DERIGGI, a renowned painter and fresco artist from Milan, who was active in the early 16th century.

During the Renaissance era, the DERIGGI surname gained prominence in the arts and literature. Francesco DERIGGI, a poet and writer from Venice, was born in 1520 and is known for his collection of sonnets published in 1568. In the 17th century, Giulio DERIGGI, an architect and engineer from Brescia, contributed to the design and construction of several churches and public buildings in northern Italy.

In the 18th century, the DERIGGI family had established itself in various parts of Italy, with some members holding prominent positions in academia and the clergy. Paolo DERIGGI, born in 1712 in Padua, was a renowned philosopher and professor at the University of Padua, while his contemporary, Antonio DERIGGI, was a respected theologian and bishop in the Archdiocese of Milan.

As the centuries passed, the DERIGGI surname continued to be carried by individuals across various professions and regions of Italy, further expanding its reach and contributing to the country's rich cultural tapestry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Deriggi

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Deriggi.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Deriggi was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Deriggi has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Deriggi was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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